The Graphic Design bachelor’s degree program combines visual design foundation courses and pre-professional educational experience to prepare students for careers in professional graphic design. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Demonstrate knowledge of the common elements, vocabulary, visual culture and history of design, and the interaction of these elements in modern context, Apply professional processes to analyze a problem, conduct research, propose solutions, write specifications and execute delivery of a product, Communicate, create and develop successful solutions to visual concepts reflecting the principles of visualization and design, typography, imagery, user-experience and aesthetics, Use traditional tools, technology, materials and production methods of the discipline to create effective solutions to design problems and Design solutions that respond to the physical, cognitive, cultural, social andor ethical elements of the audience. Students in this degree program prepare for a wide range of career opportunities in the creative industries where graphic design and web design intersect. Sample job titles in this rapidly changing professional market include graphic designer, digital designer, visual designer, UIUX (user interface) designer, web designer, creativeart director, digital designer, interactive designer, multimedia designer and more. The academic and experiential focus of this program prepares students to solve various digital communication problems using visual design and digital tools. Learning is professionally focused and performance-based using current digital software and hardware in university labs and studios.
